Improvement in parlor-skates



L. H.. GANO.

PARLoR-SKATES.

No. 188,351. Patented M-arh1s,1877.

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UNITEDv STATES PATENT -EEIOE.

LOUIs H. GANO, OE NEvsT YORK, N. Y.

IMPROVEMENT IN PARLOR-SKATES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 188,351, dated March 13, 1877: applicatioi led October 11, 1876.

plnte are the curved posts D, in the lower ends' ot' which are journaled the wheels C. These posts are allowed to turn freely around, so

`that lthe wheels can follow the motion of the foot, like the casters do the motion ot' apiece of furniture, and they are curved backward, so that the wheels C will be thrown to the rear of the pivot-point G. Projecting downward from the under side of the foot-plate are the two studs or catches l, in which are fastened the at curved springs S, the ends ot' which springsbear against the sides ot' the posts D and hold them in position until pressure is applied to turn them in either direction. Projecting downward from the under side of the plate A at suitable distances apart, are

the two hangers N, in which is journaled the bracket vE, which is free to rock slightly from side to side with the motion of the foot.v In order to prevent the striking vof the bracket against the plate, and thus cause a rattling noise, a piece of rubber, H, is inserted between the two. In the lower end of' the bracket is journaled the axle K, on the ends of which are placed the two large wheels L. These wheels may be made of wood or of metal, and tired with' rubber, so as not to injure the floor.

Having thus described my invention, I claiml. The combination of the two posts D, pivoted in the brackets F and plate A, the springs S for bea-ring against the posts and wheels C, substantially as shown.

2. ln combination with the wheels,O,posts D. brackets F, and springs o, the bracket E, axle K, and Wheels L, substantially as set forth.' d

LOUISE. GANO. 

